Ruth Philgreen Obituary

In loving memory of Ruth Philgreen of Manchester, Iowa, who departed this world on February 5, 2026 at the age of 95. Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Philgreen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Sywassink and Ruth Sywassink (Froehner); her husband Rev. E. Edward Philgreen; her brother Paul Sywassink; and her brother-in-law Bill Hetzler.

She is survived by: her children, Mark Philgreen (Terri) of Manchester, Brian Philgreen (Lee Ann) of Friendswood, Duane Philgreen (Michelle) of Manchester and Joan Philgreen of Hampton; her grandchildren, Ashley Buttrey (Ben), Hannah Philgreen, Jessie Sedain, Robbie Sedain, Cami Philgreen (Theron Seckington), Calee Philgreen, Caryssa O'Connell (Blake) and Caria Vogel (Tyler); her great grandchildren, Ila, Layne Buttrey, Callen, Carson and Cassidy O'Connell; her sister Marion Hetzler of Muscatine; and her sister-in-law Ellie Sywassink of Muscatine. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.